2016 Top Donors to Outside Spending Groups

These are the top individuals and organizations spending their money to influence your vote.
That is, these are the top DISCLOSED donors. Some categories of outside spenders, such as 501(c)(4) groups, are not required
to disclose the identities of their contributors.

Click here to see a list of contributions to super PACs coming directly from corporations and LLCs.

Methodological Note: This page includes donations to the outside spending groups that can accept unlimited contributions. This includes "super PACs", earmarked donations that are reported by 501c non-profit organizations and earmarked donations reported by 527 organizations that use the contributions explicitly for electioneering communications or independent expenditures. This page does not include donations to political action committees.

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